Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment for Hunter syndrome. The medicine, called idursulfase (Elaprase), is given through a vein (intravenously). Talk to your doctor for more information.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your health care provider if:

You or your child has a group of these symptoms

You know you are a genetic carrier and are considering having children

Prevention

Genetic counseling is recommended for couples who want to have children and who have a family history of Hunter syndrome. Prenatal testing is available. Carrier testing for female relatives of affected males is available at a few centers.